Spirulina is a blue-green algae cultivated from lakes or farmed in ponds.
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It can increase the risk of anemia and other nutrient deficiencies, colon cancer, and other conditions.
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They were greater when people took 5 grams of spirulina or more daily.
However, you may not want to rely on spirulina alone to increase your TAC.
Many foods are great sources of antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation.
It may also have helped speed recovery.
A different study in cyclists suggested that 6 grams of spirulina a day for 14 days improved hemoglobin concentration.
However, it did not significantly improve physical performance.
The most significant blood pressure-lowering occurred in people withhigh blood pressure.
Phycocyanin may lower inflammation, which may help reduce complications.
However, scientists are still figuring it out.
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Can Improve Cholesterol Levels
Your body needs cholesterol to function properly.
While supplements may help, larger clinical trials and more research are needed to confirm benefits for managing cholesterol.
Most studies of spirulina’s effects on the liver are done in animals or the lab.
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It also containsphycocyanins(a protein with a bluish pigment and antioxidant properties).
If you experience side effects, stop using spirulina and contact your healthcare provider immediately.
As a general guideline, don’t take more than the amount listed on the product label.
A standard dose is 4 to 6 tablets (500 mg each) per day.
The types of blue-green algae used in spirulina supplements are typicallySpirulina maxima,Spirulina platensis, orAphanizomenon flos-aquae.
Keep in mind that no supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
Summary
Spirulina is an edible blue-green algae that contains several important nutrients.
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